Questions Arise About Jackson's 'Lethal' Dose, Death Timeline

When unsealed documents released this week stated that Michael Jackson died of a "lethal" dose of the powerful anesthetic propofol and that Dr. Conrad Murray waited 80 minutes to call 911, most thought the case was cut-and-dry. Some experts, however, are beginning to question things based on the numbers and timeline given in the documents. Details After the Jump

In a Los Angeles Times feature, several medical experts discussed their feelings about the details of the Jackson report, which stated that Dr. Conrad Murray administered 50 milligrams of propofol to Jackson on a nightly basis for some time. Murray told police that on the day Jackson died, he only gave the King of Pop 25 milligrams. Both the 25 and 50 milligram doses are nowhere near enough to kill a person, doctors who spoke with the Times said.

"It doesn't make any sense... I cannot believe that was the number that was given. Such a small amount won't tip anyone over in terms of respiratory depression," Dr. John Dombrowski, a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, told the Times.

Dr. Conrad Murray, who was Michael Jackson's cardiologist, has been a primary person of interest in Jackson's death investigation. Murray has admitted to law enforcement that he administered the drug propofol to the singer. The powerful anesthetic is reportedly what killed Jackson.

Dr. Conrad Murray, who was Michael Jackson's cardiologist, has been a primary person of interest in Jackson's death investigation. Murray has admitted to law enforcement that he administered the drug propofol to the singer. The powerful anesthetic is reportedly what killed Jackson.

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Murray was at Jackson's house on the day that he died. According to new documents, he left Jackson to make some phone calls, and when he returned, the King of Pop was not breathing.

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Another one of Jackson's doctors, dermatologist Arnold Klein, has also faced speculation that he may have provided the music legend with illegal prescription drugs. He has denied any involvement in Jackson's death.

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Jackson's nutritionist Cherilyn Lee has told interviewers that Jackson begged her for drugs. "He didn't take any medications from me, I'm just nutritional. When it switched over to medication, especially that particular medication, I told him -- I only deal with nutrition," she says. Records from her office have been taken to aid in the investigation into his death.

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Dombrowski says that there was likely an error either in Murray's description or in the police's understanding of the medical jargon.

Another doctor, Dr. Scott Engwall of UC Irvine's School of Medicine, says that 50 milligrams of propofol is enough to cause someone to sleep for anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes, but not enough by any means to be a "lethal" dose. Engwall said in the case of Jackson, who had been taking the drug constantly, might not even doze off from a 50 milligram dose.

"I think it's not unreasonable that there is some part of this picture we still do not know," Engwall told the Times.

According to TMZ, someone of Jackson's body size would need about 400 milligrams of propofol to sleep for 8 hours, which would amount to 16 times the dosage that Murray claims he gave Jackson.

In addition, PEOPLE is reporting that during a search of Jackson's house, other drugs including marijuana and bottles both full and empty of prescription drugs were found.

Also in question is the timeline from the day of Jackson's death that was in the newly-unsealed documents. According to police, Murray found Jackson not breathing around 11 a.m., and did not call 911 until 80 minutes later. In that time, police say he made several phone calls for a total of 47 minutes.

Murray's attorney Ed Chernoff has released a statement disputing the timeline. The statement reads: "Much of what was in the search warrant affidavit is factual. However, unfortunately, much is police theory. Most egregiously, the timeline reported by law enforcement was not obtained through interviews with Dr. Murray, as was implied by the affidavit. Dr. Murray simply never told investigators that he found Michael Jackson at 11 a.m. not breathing."

you are such a sick person. you didnt know him, so who do you think you are saying something like that? if you're gonna be negative, shut your mouth and keep it shut. no one wants to hear your cruel remarks.

I agree. It is truly a shame. It's also sad when people act like they're so perfect. Michael wasn't trying to get high, he was trying to sleep. You try not sleeping for days on end. And just because he wasn't perfect, it doesn't give anyone the right to be cruel. If you don't care, then don't comment.

wow wacko jacko er jacked up.... thts a terrible thing 2 say! he was a human just like u. i beleve he had mental problems but u dnt c me cheerin on his grave! i wish he wood have stopped the surgery and w/e he did 2 his skin after the thriller album came out. but i think his dr. is responsable. i mean wat a loss! he was extremly talented. we will miss u MJ!

Maddie, Anything that happens to someone else, CAN happen to you or someone you loves...shouldn't be so quick to judge. Your life isn't over and you don't know what is down the road for you. If you find yourself in a bad enough situation, you be looking for some damn drugs too. Life can turn on a thin dime...180 baby. It's hateful people, like you sound, that make others wanna take drugs. Most people's upsets in life(big and small) are caused by other people and their actions. That's where most misery comes from. Michael Jackson was an extraordinary performer, unlike any other....What do you do? Yeahhh! We all have problems, but most of us do have a childhood. He didn't. He had a controlling father and the responsibility of leading the Jackson 5.

We have all known, by his own admission, that the perv was a drug addict. Apparently he made no effort to get himself off the drugs, so I look at his death as a form of suicide. More then likely he had reached the point in his addiction that to withdraw the drugs would have been certain death anyway. I think that he did not care enough about those kids that are pbeingused as pawns by the "loving" family he left behind. They are the real victims and no one else in this case. I also do not blame the dr., I think that he tried to control the drug use, but due to dr. shopping and such the perv. got his fix from many drs. He was a "know it all" who knew nothing in reality. to those of you that can't figure it out....so sorry for you.

apppropriate, because you are making an a** of yourself. If you don't have anything nice to say, please don't bother to respond. Many people respected his talent, and the good that he did throughout his life. He wasn't perfect, but if you are, show me your halo.

Is sad that Michael die. I know he loved his kids, but the kids are better of, than to be raise by a drug addict. I don't understand why Michaels fam, friends or doctors did not reported to child protective service, other people loose there kids for less than that.

didn't the report also say that the doctor gave michael other drugs the night before his death and because those didn't work he then administered the propofol? why are other doctors questioning whether or not the drug caused his death? the drug itself may not have caused his death but the combination of drugs given caused his death - the propofol was like a final blow!

Wow. Drug addict dies, and it's MURDER. Guess dr, Murray also FORCED him to take drugs? Our society refues to make people responsible for their own behavior. Kid fails in school? It's the shcool's fault! Teen screws up? Parents' fault! get a grip folks! He was an ADULT and his death is HIS own fault!

Why would the doctor murder him? It would be putting an end to his own job! More likely Michael Jackson decided to make his exit from life on that date. Even though he loved his kids, it is possible that he felt it was something he must do at that precise time in order to create maximum longing for his memory. It's not out of the question.

Judy, let me tell you something. People go to the corner dealer to get high. People go to trusted professionals...MD's, to get relief from pain and suffering. They take what is prescribed. If it works, the want some more. Most individuals that are not medical professions, don't know about how drugs work and interact in the body and can become hooked before they know it. MD's study medications, in relation to the body. That is what they do. The average person knows extremely litte about anatomy, physiology and pathlogy. The trust MD's....to much. The MD gave him that crazy mixture of drugs. He is responsible and I feel should go to prison. He knew what he was doing.

I think everyone is making to much of this he is resting now.The thing is he loved his children and everyone elses children to that was why he created Neverland to enjoy his family and to let them be with other children under his watchful eye.He went through more than a normal person.Then you have everyone fighting for his kids which should not be going on he wanted his Mother to raise them he trusted her.He had soul coustody of the kids and just because he is gone everyone else wants there hands in on finale legacy he left to his children leave them alone please.

Well I definetly think Micheal made his own bed with this and his addiction became his demise. But the Dr. is alos responsible for the patient he cares for.He should know better then to give Jackson the wrong combination of drugs or the wrong drugs altogether because when you're a Dr thats your assumed responsibility.As you say noone froced him to take all those drugs noone either forced the Dr to give Jackson all those drugs. Its a 50/50 thing the way I see it

Can't believe all these dumbasses claiming that everyone wanted to live off Jacksons millions...the fact is that he was living off his name and gifts from hotels,landlords and retailers for years. He had no money and that is why the totally upstanding Jackson family is looking for someone to sue now that their collective meal ticket is gone. Guess it's too late for them all to find real jobs and knock off the plastic surgery extravaganza. Suppose now that he's gone....noone will give the leach Jackson family any credit for anything. One can only hope anyway!

Jackson was a legal drug addict. Did anyone catch that??? He had probably 2 dozen different kinds of prescription pain killers, opiates, anti-depressants, etc in his home. All prescription. What kind of doctor would allow someone to have ALL of them at the same time? Money buys anything you want - immunity from the law for being "high" and also you get to have your own drug administering doctor on hand. Not to mention this guy had how many plastic surgeries to change his looks??? He is a freak show. Sorry but the media is making him into some kind of god which he isn't. Did he ever set any kind of example to young people about the dangers of drugs?? He had a private chef to heat healthy and then he loaded up his body with drugs. How sick is that??? I am SO sick and tired of hearing about him. It wasn't a homocide - the doctor was hired to obey MJ's orders. Jackson was totally at fault for his physical condition AND asking for drugs to sleep. This wasn't some little "sominex" tablet you get at the CVS....this was powerful stuff. He had it coming to him. No sympathy here.

Maybe no sympathy but the doc gave the drugs that he knew could harm him. That put him at fault as well as MJ. That doc took an oath to protect and try to cure, he knew what all of those drugs would do, he should have not supported his drug habit.